The late Tom Petty amassed what is arguably one
of the best catalogues of material in the modern rock era, with boundless bona
fide hits, and album tracks that have proven almost as iconic. Its a body of
work almost impossible to pay tribute to effectively.Nonetheless (and considering whos
spearheaded the project), Petty isan 11-song tribute album to lost hero Tom Petty by Sydneys producer/singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
extraordinaire Michael Carpenter and the Bathurst based duo of Abby Smith &
Sophie Jones.A sincere and lovely celebration of the music of one of rocks most
magnanimous songwriters and performers, shares with the Supahip a deep passion
for its mission but takes a softer, earthier approach on the way to its
destination. Teaming up with angelic songbirds Abby Smith and Sophie Jones as
Carpenter, Smith and Jones, Michael plays all of the instruments. The trios
earthy vocal blend and the perhaps more deliberate pacing in the songs combine
to amplify the emotions contained within the lyrics and musical notes for a
particularly engaging listen.Runnin
Down a Dream is recast as a slow, sometimes moody shuffle, a vocal workout
bolstered by bracing electric guitars and Michaels forceful drums. Dont Come
Around Here No More finds itself swimming atop a dreamy landscape played out
with only nimble electric guitar backing beneath the trios emotional vocals
(the final harmony stack is a joy to behold).Learning to Fly ascends in ballad form with glorious lead and harmony
vocals from Abby and Sophie and Michaels lyrical guitar playing. The Traveling
Wilburys End of the Line, which appears here as the closing song, just as it
did on the first Wilburys album, takes on a singalong gospel tone; handclaps
and joyous, freeing vocals abound. Your inclination will be to join in with
your own vocals, but resist the temptation and enjoy the work that Carpenter,
Smith and Jones have crafted. Its quite spectacular.Whether creating original songs or drawing
different kinds of emotion from other songwriters material, Michael Carpenter
always brings his best to the table.  Alan Haber/Pure Pop RadioGREAT!!

In
need of a creative rebirth after years on the music industry margins, John
Brodeur, the man behind Bird Streets (the name is derived from a tiny real estate
enclave in the Hollywood Hills), reached out to his fr
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Blakes
latest is his debut on the fast-growing Big Stir Records label roster. Yeah,
but what kind of music do you play? Blake Jones has been
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The Shapes That Shift UsPrice: $13.00Artist: Brad SenneDescription: When we first met Brad it was via his Beight project which we liked a whole bunch. This, his 2008 solo outing that, while a bit more quiet, and with its gorgeous, bare minimum accompaniement, perfectly fits our "Sunday Morning Pop" playlist with its Elliott Smith-like whispy-ness throughout! "Sometimes, it seems like a pie
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Star CafePrice: $18.00Artist: Cleaners From VenusDescription:This
DIY musical was written and produced by Martin Newell during 2017 in usual
sloppy lo-fi fashion on a 4-track Tascam Pocketstudio.Stand-alone CD version of what’s already being
hailed as “what
might just turn out
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Escaping From A SubmarinePrice: $10.00Artist: Hollow HorseDescription: On their third album fvrom 2008, this Glasgow band continue on their (very successful) mission to produce quality pop music with no compromises. Brimming with first-rate songwriting and musical accompaniment! Geordie guitar legend Paul Rose joined the band for a day of sessions and delivered the awesome guitar work on "So
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Five Year DiaryPrice: $10.00Artist: Hollow HorseDescription: Kudos to Raymond Weir of The Eisenhowers for steering Hollow Horse to us - and we are absolutely thrilled that he did! This is the little gem from 2002 that started it all! "Wouldn't all bands love to produce a first album like this one, every track well worth a play. 'Soft Place to Fall', 'Little Dove Hill' and the ... read more »

With influences ranging from Weezer to
Grandaddy, ELO, The Beach Boys and more - NYC/UK based rockers Luv Dot Gov have
been bringing their unique brand of indie rock to both sides of the pond sin
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Michael Slawter
holds a doctorate in the dialect of power pop, his songs are heavily influenced
by the masters that came before him, but at the same time he has created his
own unique style.read more »

Nick
Piunti began his musical journey as a 12 year old in his first band. He began
writing songs immediately and though thePapernut Cambridge are
one of those peculiar little bands, who carve a niche for themselves within
their field, then continue to release album after album of the most wond
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As
most probably know, Pete is a founding member of power pop mainstays The Figgs
and also spent time with Terry Adams legendary NRBQ. On Phases Of The
Moon, his many years of music explorat
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Richard
Turgeon’s music has been described as “California pop” and has been compared to
that of Matthew Sweet, Bob Mould, R.E.M., Guided by Voices, and Teenage
Fanclub, among others.&nbsp
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SlumberjetPrice: $13.00Artist: SlumberjetDescription: Slumberjet, a Dublin based pop trio led by Barry O'Brien, released this brilliant debut in 2010. His songwriting has been compared to the likes of The Beatles, Elvis Costello, XTC, and Elliott Smith. For the last several years Barry has made guest appearances with Pugwash - so you know his head and heart are certainl
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The Everything PillPrice: $11.00Artist: Spinning LucyDescription: A very impressive 2008 debut from this Philadelphia-based guitar and harmony-filled pop/rock group that successfully combines their individual influences from the ’70s such as Big Star and Cheap Trick abound as well as modern day pop rock influences such as Fountains of Wayne and Jimmy Eat World. Radio-friendly (in a good ... read more »

After
nearly a decade of toiling away at things DIY-style, The Great Affairs finally have
gone and signed with a label (Kivel Records) for the The long-awaited
follow-up to 2007's fantastic "Gallimaufry," “Torch Songs for
Swingers” is a continuation of the impeccable song craft and eclectic
instrumentation they’re known for, but with some unexpected twist
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Formed in Milan in 1979 and
active until 1983, The Mads became true underground legends on the Italian Mod
scene - the recordings of that era remained unreleased until last year, when
they were f
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ATTENTION FANS OF THE
PRISONERS!!On this, their third full length,
2018
is a milestone year for The Posies, who began their career exactly 30 years
prior by releasing a home-recorded cassette called "Failure.It became an instant favorite around the
Northwest, ea
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Released in 2013 as a download-only, the second
full-length studio album The Stan Laurels makes its CD debut on the Kool Kat
label, containing score and songs featured in the independent motion
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The 2009 debut full-length by John Lathrop as The
Stan Laurels. Being a full-blown concept album, it is a psychedelic
pop/rock/prog debut of epic proportions. The concept? Boy meets girl, boy gets
abducted by alien
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The Two Sided FacePrice: $14.00Artist: The SupahipDescription:"The
Two Sided Face" was 12 years in the making, and is the follow up to 2007's
"Seize The World". It sees
Sydney based men of the world Mark Moldre and Michael Carpenter continue to
dive into their in
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In this issue (and on the
cover), cool and colossal cover stories on West Coast psychedelic garage
monsters The Other Half (featuring future Blue Cheer guitarist Randy Holden), and
- dig this
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Celebrating the melodic drive of the Jayhawks, the
jangle of Big Star, and the dedication to structure and harmony of the Beach
Boys, William Duke continues his journey through psychedelic Americana on his
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